Spring 2012 | Wingfield Springs Community Association Newsletter
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t’s spring and time to get your yards in condition. Members of the community are expected to get their lawns in an acceptable condition in a reasonable amount of time. By Memorial Day, they should be looking good. Over the past year we had many bird-related complaints. The Board discussed the issue at length and passed a resolution to ban all bird feeders. We received a lot of feedback from homeowners on both sides of the issue. In an effort to further address the bird problem equitably, we chose to send out a survey to all homeowners so that we could give fair representation to everyone. The survey was sent to all homeowners last quarter. The result of that survey is as follows: z There were a total of 763 votes received. Here is the breakdown: – Option 1 (the approved bird feeding resolution which bans seed bird feeders and hand feeding of birds) received 272 votes. – Option 2 (the proposed bird feeding resolution which allows bird feeding with certain restrictions) received 305 votes. – Option 3 (which is no bird feeding resolution at all) received 177 votes. – There were 9 invalid votes. – Between Option #1 and Option #2, over 75% of the respondents indicated that they wanted some form of action taken relative to the bird situation. Based upon this overwhelming response and direction provided by the homeowners, the Board prepared a new resolution for our homeowners. The results are on page 6.
Bird feeders shall be limited to two (2) per residence, one liquid feeder and one non-liquid feeder. See the entire specifics of the resolution on page 6.
Board Member Wayne Banaszak resigned from the Board last quarter. The Board would like to thank Wayne for his time on the Board and dedication to the community; he will be missed. Please welcome new Board Member Ray Case, who was appointed to fill the vacancy created by Wayne Banaszak’s resignation. With Ray’s background and experience, he will be a great addition to the Board. We have completed our 2012 budget and are within our budget projection for the full year. The budget encompasses major projects, including water usage reduction, landscape improvements, community safety additions, and other miscellaneous projects that are deemed necessary for overall community improvement. ESI Security Services and the Wingfield Springs Community Association have teamed up to help promote and celebrate neighborhood safety. To help celebrate and continue to educate the Wingfield Springs community on safety, ESI Security Services has planned a Community Safety Party on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Red Hawk Events Center. Bring out the entire family to enjoy a day of free food and entertainment. There will be many great Reno/Sparks community partners there providing information for the continuing safety of the Wingfield Springs community. Hope to see you all at our next meeting at the Red Hawk Event Center, April 26, 2012 at 6 pm.
Lou Dauria, PRESIDENT, WINGFIELD SPRINGS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION